THE CINEMA OF JAPAN AND KOREA

The Cinema of Japan and Korea focuses on the continuing vibrancy of Japanese and Korean film. The 24 concise and informative essays each approach an individual film or documentary, together offering a unique introduction to the cinematic output of the two countries. With a range that spans from silent cinema to the present day, from films that have achieved classic status to underground masterpieces, the book provides an insight into the breadth of the Japanese and Korean cinematic landscapes. Among the directors covered are Akira Kurosawa, Takeshi Kitano, Kim Ki-duk, Kenji Mizoguchi, Kinji Fukusaku, Kim Ki-young, Nagisa Oshima and Takashi Miike. Included are in-depth studies of films such as Battle Royale, Killer Butterfly, Audition, Violent Cop, In the Realm of the Senses, Tetsuo 2: Body Hammer, Teenage Hooker Becomes a Killing Machine, Stray Dog, A Page of Madness and Godzilla.

July 2004
288 pages

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Justin Bowyer is the author of Conversations with Jack Cardiff (2003) and a screenwriter and film critic.

‘An introduction to two national cinemas that covers an impressive range of films, from international successes to lesser-known works. Both the academic and journalistic approaches are sure to widen the spectrum of potential readers for this fine volume.'
– Mitsuyo Wada-Marciano, Carleton University

‘The essays themselves are all of excellent quality and take a varied approach to their subjects … If you are new to Japanese and Korean cinema or want to look at your favourite films in more depth then this is, without doubt, the place to go.’
– www.kamera.co.uk

‘The combined writing on offer proposes not only an excellent starting point for those wishing to explore the cinema of these two nations in more depth, but also gives those in the know quite a number of new insights to chew on … The Cinema of Japan and Korea is well worth considering for its Japanese half, and pretty much indispensable for its Korean section.'
– Midnight Eye

‘A welcome volume exploring the originality of Korean and Japanese cinema.’
– www.asianweek.com